RLF Architects (Rogers, Lovelock & Fritz, Inc) Hiring for Senior Project Architect – Federal at Orlando, FL  Full Time

In this role you will:
 

• Lead a project team in all phases of the design process and coordinate the work of in-house engineers and external consultants.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans within project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Review value engineering alternative solutions as needed to keep the project on budget.
• Be responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
• Write technical reports including existing building assessments and concept design narratives.
• Conduct material and methods research and collect product data as required to generate the architectural technical specifications of a project.
• Perform technical detailing and oversite. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other architectural staff.
• Conduct Quality Control review of documents before major milestones on projects.
• Occasionally attend and lead client meetings.  Able to present and maintain the design idea as well as discuss the technical aspects of the project to client leaders and project stakeholders.
• Carry out field investigation as required to validate existing site and building conditions.  Able to organize and lead a team of support staff to fully document the existing conditions on large projects.
• Conduct building code and life safety analyses for assigned projects.  Review code interpretations for other projects and recommend improvements where deficiencies are discovered.
• Ensure planning and efficient organization of the technical documentation required to show conformance to applicable codes and construct the project.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFI’s and conduct site observation during the construction administration phase of the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:
 

• 12+ years of experience producing and coordinating design and construction documents.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role on a multi-discipline project team.
• License to practice architecture in the State of Florida.
• Familiarity with WBDG, UFC, and UFGS.
• Federal healthcare and non-healthcare project experience primarily with NAVFAC and USACE.
• Experience writing and editing specifications utilizing the SpecsIntact specification format.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Newforma, Revit, and AutoCAD software.
• Experience in project scheduling and work breakdown structures.
• Experience delegating and managing the work of other architectural staff assigned to the project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit software and be able to draw 2D detailing components that are concise and accurate.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Federal VA project experience.
• Experience conducting technical quality control reviews and redlining of the architectural portions of the project.
• Experience with Autodesk BIM 360 document reviews.
• Experience with Design-Build projects.
• Subject matter expertise in any of the following categories: building science, product specifications, door hardware, fire resistance rated construction techniques, seismic and wind design, and sustainability.

Why join us?

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Hybrid office (remote M, F, in-office T-Th)
• PTO and holidays
• Paid Health and Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Healthcare Savings Account
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life and AD&D benefits
• Supplemental Life and Health Insurance Additions
• Critical Care Insurance
• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Organization Membership Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Theft Plan
• Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance

Amount of Travel Required:
This position will require occasional travel, some of which may be international. 

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:
RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or a RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed RLF Placement Agreement from the Director of Human Resources to receive payment for placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the RLF staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to RLF, and any resume submitted to any employee outside of RLF Human Resources, will be considered property of RLF. RLF will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Visa Sponsorship:
RLF is not accepting applications for sponsorship at this time (e.g., H-1B or TN Visas).

EEO Statement:
RLF strives to attract and hire the best talent in the industry, in order to provide a creative and challenging work environment. As such, qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.  RLF is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled affirmative action employer.